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Rumi
Flashback
From Sydney to Shahroud
Day drifting for a few seconds
By Yassaman Motaghipour
March 31, 1999
The Iranian
During the months of spring -- although it is technically autumn here
in Australia -- Sydney has these beautiful Jacaranda trees that turn entirely
purple. All you see from a distance is this painting of greens with purple
spots. In the mornings, sitting in the train on the way to work, I look
out the window and I see snap shots of Shahroud ... GO
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Part II
By Bruce Bahmani
March 31, 1999
The Iranian
Life for Babak became one big social engagement calendar. The American
kids [in Tehran] and their wild sense of freedom seemed to owe nothing
to anyone. They were arrogant and exciting. They were hilarious and he
enjoyed their company even though they never really let him in their inner
circle. He floated in and out of their "scene" at will and although
he enjoyed this immensely, the pace was often exhausting. American kids
smoked, did drugs, drank like fish, had constant sex and always, always
flew at full speed, completely out of control ... GO
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Outlook
Iranians looking for a taste of freedom resort to skiing
On the slopes, there's little worry about segregation and
dress codes.
By Barbara Demick
The Inquirer
March 29, 1999
SHIMSHEK, Iran -- Squinting into the winter light, Zahra Saveh-Shim
sheki clomped out of the lodge in her chunky ski boots. She wore a tasseled
woolen cap, a royal-blue parka, and a giddy smile of anticipation.
"Out here, on my skis, I'm as free as the boys," said Saveh-Shimsheki,
19, a member of Iran's women's ski team. Freedom is one reason that skiing
has become the passion of affluent Iranians. On the slopes, women wear
more or less the same clothing as the men, a rare privilege in a country
where female bicyclists, for example, have to wear calf-length coats and
head scarves ... FULL
TEXT
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* Big elephant
Neda Kamranpour writes:
Not enough attention has been given to [the difficulties facing Bahais
in getting a higher education, "Illicit
education"] . Like racial issues in America, it is controversial,
and highly significant. Ignoring and disregarding such injustice by our
fellow countrymen, is like what a friend said: pretending the big elephant
is not sitting in on the couch in your living room ... FULL
TEXT
* Pointless
Behbahani, Massi writes:
Is it just me, or was the "I'm
no pimp" article the most nonsensical piece written as of late
in The Iranian? I should hope readers will not be subject to such
absurd and pointless pieces as this in the future. Let us continue with
the normally exceptional writing and diverse topics of interest that appeal
to the more intellectual reader.
* Concert: Shahin and Sepehr performances
in Washington DC
The musical duo Shahin and Sepehr are performing on April 2nd at the
Borders bookstore, in Tysons corner, Virginia around 8 pm. And on April
4th they will be at the Washington Monument mall (Babak Yektafar invited
us to do this one) for the Sizdah-bedar festivities from 1-2 pm. For more
information go to the Shahin and Sepehr webpage
and click on tours.
Book of the Week
Ancient Persia
From 550 Bc to 650 Ad
By Josef Wiesehofer
Josef Wiesehofer, one of the most respected scholars of the ancient
world, provides here a comprehensive survey of the Persian Empire under
the Achaemenids, the Parthians and the Sasanians. By focusing on the indigenous
sources - written, archaeological and numismatic evidence from Persia -
he avoids the traditional Western approach which has tended to rely so
heavily on foreign and sometimes prejudiced Greek or Roman sources. Part
of the freshness of this book comes from its presentation of a historical
discussion of pre-Islamic Persia from a Near Eastern perspective.
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Long haul ahead for Iran's oil opening
DUBAI, March 31 (Reuters) - Iran's biggest oil opening to foreign
investors in 20 years is caught in a web of price uncertainty, threatened
U.S. sanctions and paralysis in decision-making, analysts say. ``The Iranians
are under pressure from all sides. Nobody wants to decide what to do,''
said an Iranian oil analyst. ``The selection procedure has slowed this (opening)
down considerably at a time when U.S. sanctions are keeping out the bulk
of the industry.'' ... FULL TEXT
Oil market revives as OPEC cracks whip
LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Long seen as past its prime, OPEC
on the brink of 40 is enjoying unaccustomed vigour. Revived by a hefty injection
of political will, the producer club born in 1960 has a precocious spring
in its step as prices perk up in response to tough OPEC output cuts. ``Put
it down to political direction from the top, and leadership by the Saudis,''
said Peter Gignoux of Salomon Smith Barney ... FULL TEXT
Iran voices concern over Kosovo
March 31, (BBC) The Iranian foreign minister, Kamal Kharazi, has
expressed deep concern over what he called the continuing ethnic cleansing
in Kosovo ... FULL TEXT
Iranian American Republican Council elects
new president
March
31, (Iranian American Republican Council ) - Iranian American Republican
Council (IARC) elected a new National President, Mr. Ali Bayrami of Orange
County, California. My Bayrami is the Chief Operating Officer of UEI, a
post-secondary educational institution. He has also been a gubernatorial
appointee to the California Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational
Education. Mr. Bayrami vowed to attract more Iranian-Americans to the IARC
cause through further use of cyberspace, political chat rooms, and Netzines
...
Iranian wrestlers arrive in Spokane, Washington
Spokane,
March 31, IRNA -- iran's free style wrestling team arrived here tuesday
night to attend the world cup wrestling championship in the united states.
the iranian wrestlers, who arrived in chicago on sunday, were warmly received
by iranians residing in western america ... FULL TEXT
On TV
Iran in ABC's "The Century"
ABC television has put a new/documentary series together called 'The
Century', highlighting the key events of the 20th century (from an American
perspective). The 12 hr series will be aired three days a week in six parts.
The 6th episode (to be aired on April 10) covers the Iranian Revolution.
Other episodes cover the following topics: Hitler, The Bomb, Charles Lindbergh,
The moon, W.W.I, Vietnam, Dr. King, FDR, Elvis, Cold war in Hollywood (i.e.,
Joe McCarthy). Each episode, except the sixth, covers two of the above.
The sixth is exclusively about Iran. Please share this with your friends
and family ... MORE
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Iran, U.S. & interests
Former hostage-taker
Abbas Abdi says relations with the U.S. would be okay if it is in the national
interest ... FULL TEXT
$ Rate
Updated March 31
The
dollar now offered at 790-810 tomans in the U.S. and 817 tomans in Iran
Source: Sehaty Exchange (U.S.) Tel: 602-595-0777
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Kish Free Traze Zone
Nicely done... informative. Looks like it's turning into
a real tourist spot.
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Smith Archives
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Quote Unquote
Cooling off
Babak wore the average Kafsh-e-Bella sneakers and it was fine. When it
got hot you could soak your feet in a joob and cool off.
Bruce Bahmani
"Andakhtani"
The Iranian
March 31, 1999
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